Damsels are often the fish that attract people to their first marine aquarium. Then they see how mean they are and never look at them again. Maybe it’s time to give them one more look, thanks to a breeding program at ORA.

This aquarium project has been very popular with Fincasters fans. After 10 months how much have the so-called Botanicals broken down. The goal was to create an Amazon biotope with a bottom structure that mimicked the river. Take a look now.

In part 3 of the Fincasters 180 build we look at the use of Real Reef Rock and talk with Gareth Scott who started the company. Real Reef Rock is made from crushed aragonite, shells, and other materials found naturally on the reef. Gareth explains the process as John shows how he completed the aquascape in the 180 using Real Reef. The rock creates an open and inviting base for coral placement, improved water flow and lots of privacy to create security for your fish.